CC Electrical Engineer

CITGO•Corpus Christi, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is hiring an Electrical Engineer for the Reliability department at its Corpus Christi Refinery. The role applies electrical-engineering theories, techniques, concepts, and best practices to improve reliability across refinery electrical systems. The engineer specifies and orders equipment, oversees maintenance-project installation, and supports major capital projects. The position also troubleshoots complex electrical issues and helps establish program and documentation standards that promote equipment reliability and availability. The engineer works with Inspection, Maintenance, Operations, Turnaround, and Capital Projects teams to support safe, compliant, and reliable refinery operations. The position is based on-site at the CITGO Refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas. Some travel may be required for training and factory acceptance testing, mainly within Texas but potentially to other states or outside the United States. The listed duties are not all-inclusive, and site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or another related engineering degree.
At least two years of related engineering experience.
Experience with SAP, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and familiarity with the internet.
Ability to manage assigned projects under limited supervision.
Good verbal and written communication skills at all levels of the organization.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Nice To Haves

Eight or more years of related engineering experience.
Familiarity with high-voltage equipment up to 138 kV.
Experience at a refinery, chemical plant, or heavy industrial facility.
Experience programming SEL relays, using process data software, and reviewing system studies using SKM Software.

Responsibilities

Design moderately complex electrical systems involving electrical distribution equipment.
Support maintenance technicians with complex field problems during project execution and unplanned electrical events, including equipment outages or failures.
Assist with technical training and craftsmen’s technical skills development for new technologies installed by the project group.
Develop, review, and modify refinery electrical standards in accordance with RAGAGEP, vendor recommendations, and NFPA 70E codes.
Develop turnaround work scope, assist with turnaround planning, and support turnaround execution.
Provide calculations and settings for new electrical installations when necessary, including UPS systems and motor, transformer, and differential protection relays.
Serve as the electrical subject matter expert on capital project review and root-cause-analysis teams, and lead RCA teams.
Review and approve refinery electrical system studies.
Recommend improvements to electrical coordination and arc-flash studies, and ensure the Capital Projects group updates the electrical system model.
Update refinery documentation, including electrical one-lines, motor control schematics, and relay three-line diagrams, to reflect modifications.
Review IFA and IFC packages and direct EPCs to follow CITGO standards while ensuring functionality, maintainability, and lower long-term ownership costs.

Benefits

Remote work options for eligible positions, subject to department and/or location.
9/80 work schedule option where applicable.
Annual Vacation Incentive of 40–120 hours of additional pay for eligible employees.
Paid vacation time.
Company-paid holidays.
Caregiver leave.
401(k) match.
Pension plan.
Performance incentive.
Company-paid sick leave and long-term disability.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, with FSA and HSA options.
Company-paid life insurance for active employees.
Healthy Rewards Program.
Service Awards Program.
Educational Assistance Plan.
Dependent children scholarships.
Gym membership reimbursement.
Employee discount programs.
On-site health clinic at select locations.
On-site cafeteria at select locations.
On-site credit union and ATM at the corporate office only.
On-site fitness center at select locations.